Research In Supply Chain Management: Industries, Markets, Ethics

Focuses on business, health care and biotechnology, character education, government, global leadership, technology, and emerging issues in ethics. Articles, cases, briefings, and more.

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Four digit numerical code assigned by the U.S. government to identify the primary business category.

Six digit hierarchical coding system to classify all economic activity into twenty industry sectors.

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A collection of World Bank Reports on doing business in various countries.

ECLAC is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations founded with the purpose of contributing to the economic development of Latin America, coordinating actions directed towards this end, reinforcing economic ties among countries and with other nations of the world, and promoting\ the region's social development.

Trade and industry information by country and U.S. states provided by Michigan State University. Also includes proprietary Market Potential Indicators and the Database of International Business Statistics.

Credible Statistics for Asian Markets from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Sustainable Communities Online is the newly revised, updated, and redesigned website formerly known as the Sustainable Communities Network. The intent of SCO is to pool information on sustainability to make it more readily accessible to the public

International think tank with four main emphases: people and ecosystems, governance, climate protection, and markets and enterprise. It conducts data-driven research and partners with governments, businesses, and communities to address critical issues such as climate change, clean energy, forests, water, sustainable cities, food security, and oceans.

Reference: World Resources Institute. (n.d.). World Resources Institute.

This division is concerned with the management aspect of the production of goods and services. "Major topics include operations strategy, product and service development, supply chain management, project management, and quality management, as well as international, human resources, environmental, and IT issues facing operations."

APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain management. In 2015, The American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L) merged with APICS.

"Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the preeminent association for individuals involved in supply chain management. CSCMP provides educational, career development, and networking opportunities to its over 10,000 members and to the entire profession."

ISM is one of the largest and most respected supply management associations in the U.S. It provides "opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge." Offers certification programs and continuing education opportunities online and throughout the U.S.

MHI is the nation's largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for members, their customers and the industry as a whole through programming and events.

SOLE is "a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management."

A professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain.